Semi Senior Accountant

Experienced Semi Senior/Senior for successful accountancy practise in Rotherham - salary circa up to £35000 - loads of benefits - 37.5 hours per week but flexible working around core hours (10.30am - 4.00pm)

• Holiday entitlement of 31 holiday days per year including bank holidays
• Company Aegon Pension (salary sacrifice option available)
• Payment of professional memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking or street parking at all sites
• Free eye tests
• Various staff incentives - Commission based referral scheme, Google review reward
• Staff Discount scheme on Wills, LPA’s and Mortgages fee
• Use of company gym if located in Sheffield
• Close to transport links and shops
• Regular Social Events including a Summer Do and Christmas Party
• Relaxed working environment with friendly sociable colleagues

Job Purpose:

To use your knowledge and skills to deliver a first-class service to our clients and provide accounts and audit support to a busy accountancy practice.

Duties:

• Oversee client bookkeeping
• Able to manage and take responsibility for own portfolio of clients
• Preparation of complex company financial statements
• Preparation of interim management accounts
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Preparation of partnership accounts and returns
• Review and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Forecasts and business projections - not essential
• Attend client meetings and interact with directors and business owners
• Train members of staff and allocate duties
• Company Secretarial Duties (desirable)
• Preparation of P11ds (desirable)
• Payroll experience (desirable)
• Any other general accountancy/administrative work as required

Skills and Experience:

• You must have at least 5 years working in an accountancy practice environment.
• Extensive experience of Xero is essential.
• Sage 50 & Quickbooks (advantage)
• Iris, Sage Business Cloud (advantage)
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Exceptional Communication Skills with a good telephone manner
• Good written and technical Skills
• Strong Prioritisation and Organisation Skills
• Ability to Handle Confidential Information
• Strong Record Keeping Skills
• Willing to put in extra paid hours as and when required

Qualified by experience or part qualified ACA/ACCA.

At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.